A few minutes ago, I came across a deliberately distorted report of what purportedly transpired at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Ogun Central Senatorial District, which held at the Hilltop residence of former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba. The tone of the particular report, published by one obviously biased blog, reveals nothing but a hatchet job by apologists of detractors on a “pull-him-down-at-all-costs” mission against the former governor. To say that Amosun, who never arrives any event venue in Ogun State, much less Ogun Central, without a thunderous welcome not even accorded a sitting governor, was embarrassed by…
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Members of the City Boy Movement in Ondo State have held a strategic meeting with the Minister of Youth Development during the South-South edition of the Renewed Hope National Youth Tour. The delegation was led by the State Director of the movement, Femi Ayejusunle, who described the engagement as a step towards strengthening youth-focused initiatives across the country. Speaking at the meeting, the minister commended the group for its commitment to grassroots mobilisation and youth engagement. He urged members of the movement to remain consistent in promoting policies and programmes aimed at empowering young Nigerians. “The dedication shown by your…
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, declared that candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections in the state would be selected based on merit, loyalty and winnability, warning against desperation and do-or-die politics within the party. He also set a target of one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in Ondo State in the 2027 presidential election. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the remarks at the APC Central Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting held at the Akure Township Hall, where he emphasised unity, discipline and adherence to party supremacy. The governor…
African Democratic Congress chieftain and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House in Bauchi. Obi’s visit comes amid heightened political manoeuvring surrounding Mohammed’s anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party. Details of the meeting were not disclosed as both leaders went into a private session at the Presidential Lounge of the Government House. They were, however, expected to brief journalists after the engagement. The development follows Mohammed’s earlier indication of interest in joining the African Democratic Congress, a position he made known on March…
The Director of Women Affairs of the City Boy Movement, Ondo State, Hon Olawunmi Fayemi-Obayelu, yesterday met with leaders of different women support groups across the state. The development was contained in a statement issued by Oluyemi Fasipe, Director of Media and Communications City Boy Movement, Ondo State. The meeting focused on bringing everyone together, building stronger connections, and improving grassroots involvement among women. One of the key outcomes was the official integration of these groups into the City Boy Movement, Ondo State Women Wing. This move is aimed at creating a more inclusive structure and giving more women a…
The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Pastor (Dr.) Olajide Ipinsagaba, has congratulated the Chairman of the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board, Rt. Hon. Victor Adekanye Olabimtan, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. Ipinsagaba, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, described Olabimtan as a seasoned administrator and grassroots politician whose contributions to governance and education in Ondo State remain commendable. The lawmaker also lauded Olabimtan’s role as Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Ondo State, noting that his leadership has continued to strengthen support for the present administration. He said Olabimtan’s decades of service…
The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Pastor (Dr.) Olajide Ipinsagaba, has congratulated Mr. Taiwo Oyedele on his elevation from Minister of State for Finance to Minister of Finance by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ipinsagaba, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, described the appointment as well-deserved, noting that Oyedele’s promotion reflects his competence and dedication to national service. The lawmaker, who commended the President for the decision, said the elevation of the Ondo State indigene was a testament to his proven expertise in economic management and fiscal policy. He added that Oyedele’s rise within the finance ministry…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned judgment in the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, following an appeal lodged by a faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki over the annulment of its 2025 national convention. The apex court, in a sitting presided over by Justice Lawal Garba, said the date for the verdict would be communicated to all parties after the adoption of final written briefs by counsel. The appellant faction is contesting the March 9 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which upheld earlier decisions that voided the party’s Ibadan convention conducted on November 15 and 16,…
The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the All Progressives Congress, Isaacs Kekemeke, has declared his intention to contest the Ondo South Senatorial seat, pledging inclusive and people-oriented representation if elected. Kekemeke made the declaration in Akure, stating that his decision followed persistent appeals from party leaders, women and youth groups across the senatorial district. He described the calls as overwhelming, noting that he could no longer ignore the pressure after months of consultations with stakeholders, associates and family members. “The more I tried to ignore the calls, the stronger they became,” he said, adding that supporters believed in his capacity,…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday approved the sum of N50m to support women empowerment initiatives across the state, targeting widows, the elderly and other vulnerable groups. The governor made the announcement during a meeting with women groups held at the International Culture and Event Centre in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa said the intervention was part of his administration’s commitment to promoting the welfare and economic advancement of women. He explained that N40m of the fund would be disbursed as grants to beneficiaries, while N10m would be used to kick-start a cooperative scheme known as the O’Datiwa Women…